Creating Connections Through
Adventure & the Sea
PADI & SDI - Certified Private Scuba Instruction
& Unforgettable Luxury Scuba Trips / Charters
Based in New Smyrna Beach, FL | Serving Central & East Coast Divers
About Sea Sirens
"Helping You Find Confidence Beneath the Waves"
At Sea Sirens, we believe the ocean is for everyone. We empower divers of all levels to enter the water with confidence, build skills safely, and discover a deeper connection to the sea.We're more than a dive school — we're a community built on support, curiosity, and respect. For our students, for the ocean, for the experience of being underwater. Every lesson is designed to help you feel capable, calm, and ready for adventure.
Why Sea Sirens is Different
Safe, Mindful, Personalized Instruction: We focus on teaching at your pace, combining technical skill with mindfulness, awareness, and confidence-building with strong emphasis on dive safety.
Experienced, Caring Instructors: Our team, led by Roxanne Carter, brings over 25 years of quality, real-world diving experience and a grounded, patient instructor approach that makes learning feel safe and approachable.
Connection Beyond the Dive: We want every student to finish their training feeling confident, capable, proud, and truly connected to the oceans and waterways they explore.
Community & Adventure: Sea Sirens isn’t just about diving — it’s about joining a community of like-minded adventurers, dreamers, and ocean lovers. Building our community one diver at a time.
Whether you’re taking your first breath underwater or working toward your next certification, Sea Sirens is here to guide you — with safety, confidence, care, patience and a sense of wonder for every moment below the surface.
Meet Your Instructor
Roxanne Carter is the heart of Sea Sirens — a calm, grounded instructor who brings over 25 years of ocean experience to every lesson. A licensed 100-ton ship captain, a NOAA-credentialed officer, a marine biologist, college adjunct, a trained yoga instructor and passionate animal rescue volunteer, Roxanne's background is as expansive as the sea itself. Her foundation shapes her approach to teaching: with breath, awareness, intention, and genuine skill.For Roxanne, scuba diving is more than a sport — it's a space where people learn to trust themselves, connect with their bodies, and meet the ocean with curiosity and confidence. Her yoga training runs quietly through her approach, bringing mindfulness and compassion that her students feel from their very first breath below the ocean waves.
Why Students Love Learning With Roxy
She teaches you to breathe — not just dive. Her years studying yoga give her a deep understanding of breath control, helping students stay calm, reduce air consumption, and keep a steady mind in new or challenging environments.
She helps you move with intention underwater. Roxanne’s training in alignment and body awareness makes her uniquely gifted at helping divers master posture, buoyancy, and efficient movement — the foundations of confident, enjoyable diving.
She brings grounded, real-world calm. Life hasn’t just made her strong — it’s made her steady. Roxanne has a way of helping students relax, find their rhythm, and trust their skills, even when a moment feels big or unfamiliar.
She coaches, she doesn’t pressure. Years of teaching have given her a patient, judgment-free approach. She breaks skills down clearly and makes them feel achievable, creating a supportive learning environment for every body, every age, and every starting point.
She helps you connect with the ocean — not just get certified. Roxanne’s love for the sea is genuine and contagious. She worked as an endangered species biologist for many years. She believes in diving as both adventure and healing — a chance to meet yourself with wonder, courage, and joy.
Scuba Classes
Supportive, welcoming and fun small-group private scuba instruction designed for all skill levels.
⟡ Private Lessons: One-on-one mentorship or small private groups max 4 person⟡ Youth (10-14 year old): Open Water, PADI Seal Team, Bubble Maker Program
Private & Small-Group Instruction
One-on-one mentorship or small private groups, max 4 divers, allowing for focused skill development and a relaxed learning pace.
Beginner Courses: Open Water, Discover Scuba, Dive Buddy, Refresher, Re-Activate, Snorkeling
👉 View Beginner Course DetailsAdvanced Courses: Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Dive Master
👉 View Advanced Course DetailsSpecialty Courses Peak Performance Buoyancy, Dive Against Debris, PADI AWARE, AWARE Coral Reef, Emergency First Responder
👉 View Specialty Course Details
+ Certifciations
FAQ
▹ Do I need to be a good swimmer?You don't need to be an expert swimmer, but you should be comfortable in the water. Basic requirements include swimming a short distance and treading water for 10 minutes.▹ What equipment do I need?Your training includes a visit to a local dive shop where you'll be expertly fitted for everything you need. Most students only purchase personal items — mask, snorkel, fins and booties — for fit and hygiene. Tanks, BCDs, regulators, and wetsuits are typically provided or rented until you are ready to purchase your own set.▹ Where are lessons held?Training locations vary based on the course and conditions, and may include confined water pools, shore dives or local Florida springs.▹ How physically fit do I need to be?All students complete a brief medical questionnaire. Conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart issues don't automatically disqualify you, but may require a doctor's clearance before diving.▹ Does my certification expire?No — your certification is valid for life. If you haven't dove in 6+ months, a refresher dive and maybe a course is recommended to rebuild confidence and skills. Determined on a case by case basis.▹ What if I'm claustrophobic or anxious underwater?You're not alone — and you're in the right place. At Sea Sirens, we move at your pace, using mindful, patient instruction to help you feel calm and comfortable from your very first breath underwater. Modern equipment, including wide-visibility masks, also helps ease the experience.▹ How long does it take to get certified?Most certifications are completed in 3 to 4 days of pool and open water sessions, following PADI or SDI eLearning completed in advance. At Sea Sirens, we allow up to 6 days for private instruction, so there's no pressure to rush.
Scuba Live-a-boards & Resorts
Intentional dive travel. Small groups. Thoughtful leadership.Sea Sirens curates select liveaboard and resort-based scuba trips for divers who value experience, safety, and community.Women-led and welcoming to all aligned divers, these trips focus on quality over quantity — with carefully chosen destinations, well-matched groups, and space to grow your confidence in the water.Trip details, locations, and availability are shared privately to keep groups intentional and manageable.TRIPS MAY INCLUDE:
• Liveaboard expeditions in top-tier global destinations
• Resort-based dive weeks with guided dives and flexible schedules
• Optional certifications or specialty dives (advanced, nitrox, night diving, buoyancy)
• Community-focused trips with space to learn, relax, and connect
♡ Access to Upcoming Trips are Shared PrivatelyTo keep trips aligned, manageable, and thoughtfully planned, full trip details are not publicly listed.Instead, upcoming live-a-boards and resort trips are shared via private PDF with those on the Sea Sirens email list.This helps ensure:
Groups stay intentionally sized
Trip details remain flexible and protected
Early access goes to genuinely interested divers
Live-a-board and resort trips are announced first by email before opening to the public.
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Upcoming Trips
Belize Aggressor IV
Belize
07-14 November 2026
+ 7 Nights/8 Days
+ 25 Guided Dives
+ Lodging Onboard the Ship
+ All Meals and Snacks Included
+ Beverages (inlc Beer & Wine)
+ Air Tanks and Weights
+ Airport TransfersRoatan Aggressor
Honduras
13-20 March 2027
+ 7 Nights/8 Days
+ 25 Guided Dives
+ Lodging Onboard the Ship
+ All Meals and Snacks Included
+ Beverages (inlc Beer & Wine)
+ Air Tanks and Weights
+ Airport TransfersCocos Aggressor
Cocos Islands, Costa Rica
17-27 July 2027
+ 10 Nights/11 Days
+ 21 Guided Dives
+ Lodging Onboard the Ship
+ All Meals and Snacks Included
+ Beverages (inlc Beer & Wine)
+ Air Tanks and Weights
+ Airport Transfers
Beginner Scuba Courses
Whether you're brand new to the water or returning after some time away, Sea Sirens has a course to meet you right where you are.Our beginner offerings include the foundational PADI Open Water Certification for those ready to start their scuba journey, and the Discover Scuba course for anyone who wants to experience the underwater world before committing to full certification.Not quite ready to dive? Our Snorkeling course is a perfect introduction to the sea at your own pace.For certified divers whose skills have lapsed, the Re-Activate course combines e-learning with hands-on instruction to bring your certification back up to standard and restore your confidence in the water.We also offer a personalized one-on-one Refresher course tailored entirely to you — focused on the specific skills you want to revisit and sharpen.Roxanne's calm, professional approach ensures every student feels comfortable and supported, making Sea Sirens the ideal place to take your first breath underwater or rediscover the joy of diving.
PADI or SDI Open Water
Discover Scuba
Dive Buddy
Snorkeling
Re-Activate
Refresher
Open Water Certification
Open Water certification is the entry-level scuba diving certification that qualifies you to dive independently (with a buddy) without a professional guide. It's the starting point for virtually every diver and is recognized worldwide.The course typically covers three main components. First, knowledge development — online e-learning — where you learn the fundamentals of dive physics, equipment, safety procedures, and dive planning. Second, confined water training (usually a pool) where you practice essential skills like clearing a flooded mask, recovering a regulator, controlled ascents, and buoyancy control. Third, open water dives — usually four dives in a lake, spring, or ocean — where you apply everything you've learned in a real dive environment under instructor supervision.Upon completion, you receive a certification card (e-card) from the certifying agency (PADI, SDI) that is recognized at dive shops and charter boats around the world. It allows you to dive to a maximum depth of 60 feet (18 meters) and rent equipment, fill tanks, and book dive trips independently.The course typically takes a 3-5 days to complete depending on scheduling, abilities and the certification never expires — though agencies recommend diving regularly to maintain proficiency, which is where courses like the Re-Activate and Refresher options Sea Sirens offers come in handy.
Open Water Class Options
*All packages subject to change due to weather, environment, conditions etc.
**All OW classes have age minimum 10 years old and require ability to swim and to be medically fit.
Package I – Private Class (2p $900ea)
Price: $1000pp (includes all additional fees) Upfront pricingPADI eLearning: $246Prerequisite: medically fit and ability to swimDuration: 4 days (up to 5 days)Minimum Age: 10 years or olderAny additional days needed past 5 days occurs at a rate of $100pp/day.Beginner Course – Become Certified Open Water Scuba DiverPrivate One on One instruction with a PADI dive instructor dedicated to you. Dates and Times are determined between you and your instructor, weekdays or weekends. Pace is determined by YOU! Ideal class for someone that thinks they may want more guided private time with an instructor or wants to get the most out of your class. Need extra help? No problem – this class allows you to go at your own pace with one on one guided focus and attention. Maximum depth is 40’ for Junior (10-14yo) Open Water Certification and 60’ for Open Water Certification.
Sample ScheduleDay 1 – meetup at my local Dive Shop (PADI 5 Star and Woman-Owned) ~ 4hrsDay 2 – Pool skills (Confined Water training dives #1-5) ~4-5hrsDay 3 – Local FL Spring – Open Water Dives 1&2Day 4 – Local FL Spring – Open Water Dives 3&4Included: Gear rental (BCD, regulator, Wetsuit, tanks, weights) – instruction*Includes DAN dive insurance during trainingRequirements: Mask, fins, snorkel, boots, defog kit – Purchased in store with me to determine proper fit and quality gear.Beginner course – Learn to DIVE! – 4 Loggable DivesThis class allows for a total of 5 training days. If additional days of training are needed each additional day will cost $100/day
Discover scuba
Interested in scuba diving? But unsure if ready to commit to signing up for a full OW Class. This class introduces you to gear and the basic skills of diving. You will be taking breaths underwater! This class allows you to “test the waters” before committing to full class. If you decide to move forward to get your Open Water Certification, $125 credit towards class.
Introductory to gear, fitting, basics reviews and pool time in dive gear.
Price: $250
PADI eLearning: None
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Age: 10 years old
Dive Buddy
Don’t have a dive buddy? Want to dive the springs but don’t have anyone you can trust to go with? No problem. Hire me to be your dive buddy for up to two tank dives. You pick the local spring and I will take you on a guided one on one tour of the spring. Come back refreshed and energized after exploring some of Florida’s unique fresh water springs.
Price: $175
PADI eLearning: None
Duration: 1 day
Prerequisite: OW/junior certified and having 6mo since last dive
Minimum Age: 14 years old (parental consent)
Skin Diver Snorkeling
Curious about the underwater world but not ready to commit to scuba? Want to explore the underwater world but not sure where to start? No problem. Join our Skin Diver (snorkeler) class and discover a whole new world just beneath the surface. We'll cover everything you need to know to get comfortable in the water, from gear setup to breathing techniques. Come away with the skills and confidence to explore Florida's stunning reefs, springs and waterways on your own terms.
Price: $150
PADI eLearning: None
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Age: 10 years old (with parent)
Dive Refresher
If it has been 1 year (proof required) since your last dive, this is the class for you. We go to a local spring where we will go over and practice our basic skills and explore the site.
Price: $250
PADI eLearning: None
Duration: 1 day
Prerequisites: OW/Junior certified
Scuba Reactivate
If your last dive or certification was over 1 year ago this is the class for you. This class refreshes your dive knowledge and scuba skills. Practice any areas you want to focus on. Upon completion a Re-activated date will appear on your certification. Two questions dive shops ask are 1) when was your last dive and 2) what is your level of certification. Many places won’t let you dive unless you have dove within 6 months.
Price: $275
PADI eLearning: $85
Duration: 1 day
Prerequisites: OW diver or Junior OW diver
Age: 10yo
Advanced Courses
Whether you're ready to push your limits or pursue a career in diving, Sea Sirens has a course to take you to the next level.Our advanced offerings include the PADI or SDI Advanced Open Water certification, designed to broaden your skills and deepen your confidence across a range of dive environments.For divers ready to take on greater responsibility, the Rescue Diver course builds the situational awareness and emergency response skills that define truly capable divers.Looking to make diving your profession? The Dive Master certification is your entry point into the professional ranks — guiding others underwater and representing the best of what this sport has to offer.
Advanced Open Water
This class builds upon your Open Water Certification and expands your skills as a diver. We dive below 60ft (max 100ft), work on compass navigation and buoyancy.Two required dives 1) deep 2) underwater navigation. The three additional dives you choose between Dive Against Debris, Enriched Air Nitrox, Fish Identification, Night, Peak Performance Bouyancy, Underwater Naturalist and Wreck.For a total of 5 dives. This class focuses “thinking like a diver” and focusing more on fine tuning your skills.Our first 1-3 dives will be done nearby in one of our local Florida Springs. Our other 2/3 dives will be done in Jupiter, FL area from a boat. Here you will learn basic boat etiquette and how and what it’s like to dive on a boat.
5 Logged Dives
Price: $850
PADI eLearning: $40
Duration: 2-3 Days
Prerequisites: OW/Junior Certified
Rescue Diver
It is said by many in the community that the Rescue diver course is the course that changed their outlook on diving. They felt more competent in the water and gave this more confidence on handling distressed divers in the water. One never knows when an issue will arise on the water. Whether you and your buddy or someone else on the boat. After this class you feel much more confident about helping other divers and have a better idea on how to assist or rescue a distressed diver in the water. We practice may water scenarios and have fun doing them. All while learning why and the importance of each skill.
If want to take EFR through me. Add one day and $100 to the course
Price: $600
PADI eLearning: $249
Duration: 4 Days
Prerequisites: must have own gear (minus tanks/weights), current CPR and First Aid /EFR (Emergency First Responder) and secondary care equivalent, Adventure Diver
dive master
Ready to turn your passion for diving into something more? The Divemaster certification is the first step into the professional world of scuba diving — and one of the most rewarding milestones a diver can achieve.As a Divemaster, you'll develop the leadership skills, dive theory knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to guide and supervise divers in open water.Before enrolling, you'll need to meet a few prerequisites: a Rescue Diver certification, a minimum of 40 logged dives to begin training (with 60 required for certification), current Emergency First Response or equivalent first aid training, and a medical clearance from a physician.The course itself covers dive theory across all five core disciplines, practical skills assessments, underwater navigation, dive site mapping, and assisting instructors with student divers. You'll also complete a series of water skill evaluations to demonstrate stamina, comfort, and precision in the water.By the time you're done, you won't just be a better diver — you'll be the diver others look to for leadership and guidance. Whether you're dreaming of leading dive charters, working at a tropical resort, or continuing on toward your Instructor certification, Divemaster is where that journey begins.Ready to take the plunge into the professional ranks? Let's dive!
Price: $2,300
PADI eLearning: $ 330
Duration: TBD
Prerequisites: AOW & Rescue
Specialty Courses
Want to sharpen a specific skill or give back to the underwater world you love? Sea Sirens offers a range of PADI Specialty courses designed to make you a more confident, capable, and conscientious diver.Peak Performance Buoyancy takes your control and trim to the next level — the kind of effortless hovering that protects reefs and makes every dive more enjoyable.Dive Against Debris and PADI AWARE put your diving to work for the ocean, training you to safely identify, collect, and report marine debris as part of a global conservation effort.The AWARE Coral Reef Conservation course deepens your understanding of reef ecosystems and what each of us can do to protect them for future generations.And because safety starts before you ever hit the water, Sea Sirens also offers Emergency First Responder training — equipping divers and non-divers alike with the CPR, first aid, and emergency response skills that could one day save a life.Whether you're looking to refine your technique, protect the marine environment, or simply explore something new, there's a specialty course here for you. Each one builds on your existing certification and adds a new dimension to your life as a diver.Ready to go deeper? Let's find the course that's right for you.
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Excellent buoyancy control defines skilled scuba divers. Fine tuning this skill first learned in OW class helps you become a more confident and skilled diver.We spend a half day at the pool where we fine tune your weighting and focus on some skills and games controlling our buoyancy.The second day is held at a local spring where we log 2 open water dives while practicing effortlessly hovering.We have fun playing with our buoyancy using just our breath doing a variety of different games and skills. Fun class.
2 Logged Dives
Price: $350
PADI eLearning: $164
Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisites: OW/Junior Certified
Emergency First Responder
When an emergency strikes, the first few minutes matter most. The PADI Emergency First Response course teaches you the skills and confidence to act quickly and effectively — whether you're on a dive boat, at the beach, or anywhere life takes you.EFR training covers primary care, including an American Red Cross approved CPR certification and the use of automated external defibrillators, alongside secondary care skills like first aid for injuries and sudden illness. No medical background is required — just a willingness to be prepared.The one-day course combines straightforward online learning with hands-on skills practice, making it accessible for divers and non-divers alike. EFR certification is also a prerequisite for the Rescue Diver course, making it a natural next step for anyone moving toward advanced or professional-level diving.Roxanne brings her First Aid instructor experience, not only as a Dive Instructor, but as a NOAA Officer and Master 100GT Near Coastal certified ship captain. Safety and emergency response readiness is paramount in any adventures in or near our waters.Being ready to help in an emergency isn't just a skill — it's a responsibility. Let EFR training give you the knowledge and confidence to answer the call when it counts.
CPR and Basic First-Aid Certification designed for both divers and non-divers
Price: $200
PADI eLearning: $126
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Age: 10 years old
Dive Against Debris
Every dive is an opportunity to leave the ocean better than you found it. The Dive Against Debris specialty course transforms your time underwater into meaningful environmental action — turning a great dive into a great cause.In our course, you learn how marine debris affects local dive sites and ocean ecosystems, and how to safely identify, collect, and document what you find. Your data won't just disappear — it feeds directly into a global database that researchers and conservationists use to track and address the world's marine debris problem.Roxanne's experience as a Marine Biologist and Environmental Protection manager brings a unique perspective to this important specialty.Under Roxanne's guidance, you'll complete a real Dive Against Debris survey, putting your new skills to work in open water. It's hands-on, purposeful, and genuinely impactful.If you love the underwater world, this course gives you a concrete way to protect it. No special equipment or prior specialty training required — just a passion for diving and a desire to make a difference where it counts.Join the PADI Torchbearer™ movement of divers protecting our ocean planet and making every dive count.
Price: $150
PADI eLearning: $134
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Age: 10 years old
PADI AWARE
The ocean gives us so much — this course is a chance to give something back. The PADI AWARE Specialty equips you with real, actionable steps to become a more responsible diver and a genuine advocate for ocean health.Through PADI eLearning, you'll explore the issues facing our marine environments and discover practical ways to make a positive impact both in and out of the water — making meaningful conservation accessible to every diver regardless of experience level.Roxanne's real world experience protecting oceans and coastal waterways enhances PADI's eLearning to make this a course you will keep with you for your lifetime as a scuba diver.And your enrollment does more than educate — a portion of every course fee goes directly to the PADI AWARE Foundation, funding marine debris removal, shark and ray protection, and the expansion of marine protected areas worldwide.If you've ever felt the pull to do more for the ocean you love, this is where that commitment becomes action.
Price: $150
PADI eLearning: $71
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Age: 10 years old
AWARE Coral reef
Coral reefs are among the most vibrant and vital ecosystems on the planet — and among the most vulnerable. The PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation specialty course gives you a deeper understanding of these remarkable habitats and what they mean to the health of our oceans.You'll explore how reef ecosystems function, what threatens them, and what you can do to help protect them. This course makes you a more informed and responsible diver everywhere you go.Roxanne will also provide real-world experience and recommendations to be more conscientious and ocean ecosystem aware diver.Conservation starts with knowledge. Leave this course with a new appreciation for the reefs beneath you and the tools to help preserve them for the generations of divers who come after you.* Importance of Coral Reefs
* Optional discover the reef snorkeling experience
* Optional discover the reef scuba dive experience (diving standards apply)
* Explore Coral Reefs
* Understanding Coral Reefs
Price: $150
PADI eLearning: $132
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Age: 10 years old
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